Definition 1: a Buddhist doctrine that includes elements from India that are not Buddhist and elements of preexisting shamanism - [noun denoting cognition]

Synonyms for lamaism in the sense of this definition

(lamaism is a kind of ...) the teaching of Buddha that life is permeated with suffering caused by desire, that suffering ceases when desire ceases, and that enlightenment obtained through right conduct and wisdom and meditation releases one from desire and suffering and rebirth